Sun, Mar-09-08, 13:33
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Senior Member
Posts: 804
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Plan: Atkins 92
Stats: 260/200/175
BF:Size 20/12/10
Progress: 71%
Location: NYC
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Broccoli Cheddar Soup
I created this recipe for BF when he had his wisdom teeth out - it's delicious and to quote BF - "better than Panera!"
1 head cauliflower, chopped small (or one 20 oz bag frozen cauliflower)
2 c. broccoli, steamed until soft and chopped finely
3 cloves garlic
1 can chicken broth
1/2 c. heavy cream
3 oz. cream cheese
2T. sour cream
6 oz. cheddar cheese
2 oz. velveeta or american cheese (optional)
Place cauliflower and garlic in large pot of water, bring to boil and cook until very soft. Drain water, add cream cheese and puree cauliflower/cream cheese/garlic mixture with an immersion blender, adding stock/cream gradually (you may need more or less stock/cream depending on desired texture). Return to heat and add broccoli, cheddar and velveeta (if using) and stir until melted. Add sour cream and stir until melted (do not boil). Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
With the 20 oz bag of frozen cauli and the other ingredients as listed (approximately), this whole recipe has about 45 grams of carbohydrate, almost half of which is fiber. It makes about 8-9 cups, or 3 large bowls (4 normal sized bowls). The velveeta is totally optional but I like the texture it lends to the finished product. You could also omit the sour cream, but I like the tang. Enjoy!
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